Dog attack! Split skin behind head/neck/back

[Will the chicken guy]

You are doing great I wouldn't do anything different!!!!

 

[Ashmarie621]

You are doing great I wouldn't do anything different!!!!

Thank you. Still new to this, even after two years!

 

[Will the chicken guy]

Just remember everyone has problems with their family whether that's the feather family or the human family. And no matter what anyone says, they are your baby's

 

[BigBlueHen53]

I don't think that little bit of lidocaine will do any serious harm, just don't use it again. Wipe it off gently next time you treat her. It's truly amazing what these birds survive! I've seen some amazing stories on here

 

[Ashmarie621]

3 weeks ago, my 8 week old chick was attacked as you discribed by the other pullets.
I can tell you, these little guys are tough. You DID very good.
Move it inside to an isolation crate, dark and quiet. Give it the electrolyes drink like hydro hen, moisten her crumble feed and make sure she eats. Tonight, set ur alarm and make her drink every 2-3 hours. The first 24hr are critical. If it won't eat or drink, bring a gentle mate to keep her company. This will keep her eating.
You can't chance the friend not to peck her so keep them if you can separate when unsupervised but together.
Keep that wound clean. No dust bathing, no nats or flys. Hence the reason for bringing her inside.
The wound needs to remain moist with triple antibiotic oint, coconut oil will also help. Dog bites carry bacteria from the teeth so, its important to use any antibiotic ointment without lidocaine in it.
You can cover it to help absorb the blood with a nonstick gauze and wrap with a kling wrap like the picture I attached.
She will sleep A LOT.
Remove that only once a day.
Trim all feathers away tommorrow or next day. No more bathes needed.
Only antibiotic oint and coconut oil.
Please send me pictures or if you post pictures. Mark them graphic in the title.
I fully understand your pain.
The dog is a dog. Dont punish him or be angry. She couldn't stop the urge for a good chase and catch game.
You did everything right. Don't suture anymore. Unless you used dissolvable sutures, you will need to remove them on day 3.
Cry and let it out.
Im here for you and understand your pain.

Photos: GRAPHIC!! I hope I’m adding these correctly...she’s all silver from the spray and I’m trying to clip away more feathers. Basically the sutures are up by her head and hard to see. You can make out the seam and the glue that’s coming off, it’s right down the middle of her back. You can sort of make out the tiny hole that’s off to the left in one of the pictures. I got her to drink out of a dropper and lubed her up with ointment. She’s tired.

 

[Will the chicken guy]

Photos: GRAPHIC!! I hope I’m adding these correctly...she’s all silver from the spray and I’m trying to clip away more feathers. Basically the sutures are up by her head and hard to see. You can make out the seam and the glue that’s coming off, it’s right down the middle of her back. You can sort of make out the tiny hole that’s off to the left in one of the pictures. I got her to drink out of a dropper and lubed her up with ointment. She’s tired.

That's horrible. the wound not the farm fix

 

[Ashmarie621]

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That's horrible. the wound not the farm fix

ugh! My heart dropped when I read your reply!! Do you think she’s got a chance??

 

[BigBlueHen53]

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ugh! My heart dropped when I read your reply!! Do you think she’s got a chance??

I think she has a very good chance. Keep her in a dark place for tonight so she can rest. We've seen far worse on here, with good recoveries. You'll probably get some good replies and advice on here tomorrow. Try not to worry and get some rest.

Edit: replies. Sorry, way past my bedtime! I'll check on you tomorrow.

 

[Ashmarie621]

I think she has a very good chance. Keep her in a dark place for tonight so she can rest. We've seen far worse on here, with good recoveries. You'll probably get some good replies and advice on here tomorrow. Try not to worry and get some rest.

Edit: replies. Sorry, way past my bedtime! I'll check on you tomorrow.

Have to say, I’ve read this site for a couple years now and got all sorts of great info but only recently joined and posted. What an amazing group of people who understand it doesn’t matter if the baby costs three bucks or a hundred. It’s a really informative and caring community

 

[Will the chicken guy]

She will do incredible but keep it clean! Tomorrow I would give her a bath with Epson salts but for tonight keep her safe and warm in a dark place she's going to need the rest. And yes there's millions of chickens in the world but non are the same